R v Pratten (No 13) [2014] NSWSC 1783

Supreme Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: R v Pratten (No 13) [2014] NSWSC 1783 Hearing dates: 5 December 2014 Decision date: 15 December 2014 Jurisdiction: Common Law Before: Rothman J Decision: Motion dismissed. Catchwords: COURTS AND JUDGES – application for disqualification on basis of apprehended bias for re-trial after appeal (pre-judgment arising from previous sentencing in same matter) - motion that matter not be allocated to previous trial judge – application dismissed – principles discussed – mere allegation of previous error insufficient Legislation Cited: Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth) Cases Cited: Australian National Industries Ltd v Spedley Securities Ltd (in Liq) (1992) 26 NSWLR 411 British American Tobacco Australia Services v Laurie [2011] HCA 2; (2011) 242 CLR 283 Ebner v Official Trustee and Bankruptcy [2000] HCA 63; (2000) 205 CLR 337 Johnson v Johnson [2000] HCA 48; (2000) 201 CLR 488 Livesey v New South Wales Bar Association [1983] HCA 17; (1983) 151 CLR 288 Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs v Jia [2001] HCA 17; (2001) 205 CLR 507 Re Watson; Ex parte Armstrong [1976] HCA 39; (1976) 136 CLR 248 Raybos Australia Pty Ltd v Tectran Corporation Pty Ltd (No 4) (1986) 6 NSWLR 674 Re JRL; Ex parte CJL [1986] HCA 39; (1986) 161 CLR 342 Re Polites; Ex parte Hoyts Corporation Pty Ltd [1991] HCA 25; (1991) 173 CLR 78 Wentworth v Graham [2003] NSWCA 104 Category: Procedural and other rulings Parties: Regina (Crown) Timony Charles Pratten (Accused) Representation: Counsel: D. Fagan SC/with K. Curry (Crown) T. Davy (Accused)